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January 29, 2024

Maifield & Rivkin win at TNR Fuels Amain Challenge 2024

Ryan Maifield and Spencer Rivkin took the big wins at the annual TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge which took place over the weekend at The Dirt at Perris track in SoCal. In qualifying it was the Tekno fleet of Maifield that led the way as he secured a TQ triple with pole position in Nitro Buggy, eBuggy and Nitro Truggy. As last year’s Truggy Champion Maifield would kick off finals day with victory in the 30-minute A-Main after a great battle with Tekno team-mate Spencer Heckert. Behind Rivkin completed the podium. In eBuggy Maifield won both A-Main encounters for overall win No.2 of the weekend, the first leg ahead of Frankie Contreras and the second ahead of Rivkin but a P4 and P5 was enough for Cole Odgen to finished runner up with Contreras claiming 3rd overall. Attracting over 400 entries, in the concluding races of the event it was to be 2023 winner Rivkin who again took the Nitro Buggy victiry after getting passed Maifield who had lead the first half of the 45-minute encounter. Qualifying P2, Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz would complete the podium ahead of Sparko Racing’s Ryan Cavalieri.

Image: AMain Hobbies [Facebook]

January 28, 2024

Orlowski adds ETS Daun win

Having kicked off 2024 with victory at the electric touring car season opening GP3F in France last weekend, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has made it two from two with victory at ETS Daun in Germany. Having dominated Round 3 of the ETS at Andernach back in September but missed Round 4 due to Florida Carpet Championship offroad commitments, Orlowski returned to the championship in dominant fashion topping all four qualifier with his prototype chassis. The Polish ace secured the TQ ahead of the Awesomatix of Round 4 winner Lucas Urbain with Xray’s Adam Izsay putting in an impressive performance to line-up third ahead of Marc Rheinard. In the finals, Orlowski’s form continued and he took A1 from Izsay after a mistake from Urbain dropped him down the order. In A2, Orlowski wrapped up his third victory of the ETS season when he lead home Rheinard. While Urbain would win A3 from Izsay and Rheinard it was later two would complete the overall Modified podium. Orlowski will being aiming for three major touring car wins in a row when he takes on MIBO International in the Czech Republic in 3-weeks time. In Pro Stock it was Awesomatix’ Olivier Bultynck who took the TQ and win ahead of Izsay, the Hungarian coming away with two runners-up trophies from the weekend. Lukas Ellebrock completed the Pro Stock podium. In a busy weekend for Izsay he would get his win in the FWD class having started from the TQ.

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January 26, 2024

MIP Gen 2 Tools

Renowned tool manufacturer MIP has released a new Gen2 line-up of its much sought after RC tools. The latest tools from Eustace Moore’s California based company get laser-Etched sizing so you can ditch the guesswork. Every tool displays its size in bold, clear lettering. They have also simplified identification. Say goodbye to Wrench Wraps as every tool now boast colour-coded rings for effortless size distinction. MIP has also enhanced durability of the Nut Drivers trading their shiny nickel plating for a tough, black Oxide coating, offering superior corrosion resistance and longer-lasting performance. The turnbuckles have undergone a size boost, featuring a larger shank for added grip and easier tightening/loosening.

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January 25, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 GP 2024 1:8 GT – Images

After presenting images of the latest version of its European Championship winning 1:8 eGT chassis the LAB GT2 EP 2024 yesterday, Capricorn have now released pictures of the new 2024 version of their Nitro GT chassis. The Italian manufacturer will be hoping the car will put them in contention for a title double at this year’s EFRA European Championships at the Naxos World Track in Italy at the start of June as they look to add a Nitro 1:8 GT title to their 1:8 and 1:10 Onroad European victories after becoming inaugural 1:8 eGT Champions in Croatia last year.

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January 24, 2024

2025 IFMAR World Championship Calendar

With all of the 2023 IFMAR World Championships producing new winners, a picture of where those drivers will defend their titles is starting to come together with 2025 a year that will also see the number of World Championship titles awarded increase from 6 to 8. With the 2-year cycle never long coming round, already confirmed is the 1:10 Offroad World Championships which was awarded to Australia after last year’s indoor event in Arizona where David Ongaro added a first Electric World title and Tater Sontag joined the elite club of World Champions. Another event to be confirmed during the running of the 2023 edition was the 1:8 GT World Championship. In Australia it was announced that South America would be destination with Toni Gruber set to defend his title in Peru. Set to be only third running of the 1:8 GT World Championships, there will be two IFMAR World Championships up for grabs as Electric moves from two years of World Cup status to a full World Championship category. After one of the most intense finals of the year in Japan, 1:8 Onroad is going to the FAMAR Bloc with Chile expected to bid to host the sport’s original World Championship. Wrapping up the 2023 IFMAR World Championship season in Florida, where Michal Orlowski and Max Machler took the titles, 1:12 moves to the FEMCA Bloc with China widely expected to host the 22nd running of IFMAR longest running electric World Championship. New to the calender for 2025 will be the 1:8 Electric Offroad World Championship. Portugal will host an IFMAR World Cup this coming April for eBuggy with the host Federation expected to apply to run the inaugural World Championship for the category one year later.

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January 24, 2024

Jetko J-ONE 1:8 Offroad tyre

Tyre manufacturer Jetko has announced the upcoming release of its new J-ONE 1:8 Buggy tyre which is designed with strong consideration for eBuggy users. The tyre is the result of having recognised the excellent performance of “Bar” style tyres but also identifying the issue with rapid wear rate when used with today’s nitro-powered cars or high torque electric buggies. To provide the best solution/performance for heavier/powerful electric vehicles, Jetko undertook the task of developing a tyre that also meets the specific needs of electric models. Rather than simply designing a stronger tyre with a thicker pattern and more surface area, Jetko made the strategic choice not to compromise on performance. They maintained the optimal surface area in contact with the ground and the appropriate thickness of lugs/Bar to ensure better performance.

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January 23, 2024

Donnelly joins Hobbywing team

Hobbywing has announced that front running Australian Offroad racer Lachlan Donnelly has joined its driver team. The 19-year-old from Sydney who has raced with Team Associated for a decade, has already used Hobbywing electrics as part of his campaigns including at the 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona last September. As part of a big push by Hobbywing to build a strong world wide team for 2024 he now joins the team officially. An impressive showing at the 1:8 GT World Championship in Sydney in October, after just one club race as preparation, highlights Donnelly natural talent which Hobbywing is keen to help develop further.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

January 23, 2024

SkyRC S100neo AC/DC Smart Balance Charger

SkyRC has released its latest AC/DC Smart Balance Charger, the S100neo. An evolution in charging, the S100neo is an advanced solution that builds upon the popular SkyRC e680. With an impressive AC 100W/DC 200W power capacity and the ability to charge at up to 12A, S100neo pushes the limit again. Infused with SkyRC’s latest ‘neo’ technology for enhanced efficiency and power, the S100neo is masterfully engineered to offer a highly focused and remarkably efficient charging experience, yet it remains power-packed. It provides up to 100W from an AC source and excels with a potent 200W output on a de facto standard XT60 DC plug for RC hobbyists. More than just a charger, S100neo doubles as an advanced Digital Power Supply, delivering precise and efficient charging with unmatched accuracy in both Constant Current (CC) and Constant Voltage (CV) modes. At the forefront of RC charging technology, SkyRC’s S100neo combines trusted performance with innovative features, catering to the demands of RC enthusiasts.

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